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10 cyclists completed 112 miles

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 6:12am

"Despite the record high temperatures, 10 cyclists completed the 112-mile Triplett Challenge during the 5th Annual Ride to Remember on Saturday, July 20. 

Shown here are three of those riders, Dave Erb, Corinne Gordon and Martin Extejt. Bill Triplett, co-chair of the event, presented the certificates."

In the next photo are co-chairs of the Ride, Bill Triplett and Dick Ramseyer.
 

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People
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BFR hoops

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2019 - 4:50pm

It's all about the last person dribbling. A youth basketball clinic at Bluffton Family Recreation last week enabled future Pirates to gain roundball skills. Here's one of the games underway.

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Jefferson Street bridge, Bluffton in Bloom and many other summer projects

Bluffton council gets update on construction
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2019 - 4:42pm

Bluffton council heard updates on several summer projects in the village during Monday’s council meeting.

• The Bluffton in Bloom committee continues working on the yet-to-be named public space in the former Presbyterian Church alley.

An assortment of seats, tables and planters are now in place. Several donations are making the project possible. Those donors include J&D Snyder Excavating, Bluffton Stone Co., Patriot Concrete and Bluffton Presbyterian Church.

• Within the next two weeks Hohenbrink Excavating will finish the West Elm Street project.

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Public Meetings
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Summerfest's 1-K returns on Aug. 10

(That's 3,280 feet for a good cause - all proceeds go to BFR)
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2019 - 4:14pm

You remember last year's first-ever Summerfest 1-K, right?

It returns at noon, Saturday, Aug. 10, bigger and better than ever, according to Derek Dukes and Brandon Falk, the creators of the event.

CLICK HERE to register.

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Events
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Elwood James funeral service arrangements incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2019 - 3:57pm

E. Elwood James, 84 of Mt. Cory died July 23, 2019, at his residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton. 

Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, and one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Here's council committee meeting schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2019 - 2:38pm

The following Bluffton council committee meetings and related meetings are scheuled in July and August. All meetings are in the town hall.

Parks & Rec - Monday, July 29, at noon
Ordinance - Monday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m.
Streets, Alleys & Sidewalks - Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
Utilities - Tuesday, July 30, at 4 p.m.
Personnel - Wednesday, July 31, at noon
Pathway Board - Thursday, Aug. 1, at noon
Personnel - Wednesday, Aug. 7, at noon
Council Meeting - Monday, Aug. 12,  at 7 p.m.
 

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